SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: Asian Churches — Laodicea

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly look at the asian church of Laodicea. We will note: 1) Some facts regarding the city, 2) Some facts regarding the church at Laodicea, 3) Jesus’ message to the church at Laodicea.

OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to discuss Revelation 3:14-22 in its historical and spiritual context.

AIM: To increase awareness of the church at Laodicea and the lessons we can learn from her mistakes.

Date written: September 19th, 2003

Scripture ref: Numbers 20:22-29

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Death of Aaron

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Bible account of the death of Aaron. Aaron’s death has a message for us today. We must learn these lessons. 1) God takes sin seriously. 2) We have a better high priest. 3) It is appointed to men once to die. 4) We should weep with those who weep. 5) God shows no partiality to men.

OBJECTIVES:To learn more about God and how he relates to man through the example that he provides for us in the death of Aaron.

Date written: October 2nd, 2005
Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-33

SUBJECT: Biography, Preaching, God’s Word

TITLE: Ahab the Accuser

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three statements made by King Ahab in accusation of God’s prophets and draw some practical lessons.

Objectives: That we would each learn to receive God’s word without casting dispersions upon the messenger.

Aim: To cause everyone to be more introspective in regard to allowing God’s word to reach into his or her life.

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Singing as Worship

PROPOSITION: Worshiping God in song involves understanding the role of: 1) Aesthetics; 2) Doctrine; 3) Comprehension; 4) Attitude.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand what constitutes proper worship to God in singing.

AIM: To emphasize that singing must be done in God’s way, not ours to worship Him.

This sermon is about the value of the old paths. These are the ways that have been laid down by God. Being old they are not obsolete. We should be seeking the old paths because they are timeless. PROPOSITION: To set forth the commandment of God to “seek the old paths.” INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah 6:16-21 […]

Luke 15:11-24

INTRODUCTION:

1. To any student of the Bible the parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most familiar.

1) Its sentiment, its scope, its message of a son’s rebellion, a wasted life, and a father’s love has been the source of inspiration for many lessons through the centuries.

2) The Theme: God’s Attitude Toward the Lost.

3) The Main Lesson: God not only accepts penitent sinners, He earnestly seeks their salvation.

2. The Background to the Parable.

1) There are many precious words in our English language – “home” is one of them. Many this very hour are thinking of home:

SUBJECT: God, God’s People

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Protection

PROPOSITION: In the story of Daniel in the lion’s den we see 1) Conspiracy, 2) Confrontation and Condemnation, 3) Conservation, 4) Consternation.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer would be familiar with the story of Daniel in the lion’s den and be familiar with lessons from that chapter.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 6:1-10

Blessed are the Merciful Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes, Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on Attitude in Worship

Date written: May 22nd, 2002
Scripture ref: Psalm 95:6,7

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Worship Part 2 — Studying Our Attitude in Worship

PROPOSITION: We want to study our attitude in worship. In order to worship God correctly there are certain things that must be broken-1) Our preconceptions, 2) Our worldliness, 3) Our Hearts.

OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to understand that attitude in worshipping God is equally important to God as action..

AIM: To impress upon the hearer the need to have to correct attitude in worship.

At the old rugged cross 1) the dearest and best was slain for a world of lost sinners, 2) some were repelled, but others were attracted, 3) a Savior calls the saved to faithfulness and eternal life. That we would cherish that old rugged cross for what our Savior did for us there.

Sermon on King David – This sermon considers the background leading up to the reign of King David. From Eli through both Samuel and Saul

Sermon on Idols INTRODUCTION: A. Ezekiel 14:3-4, 7 1. These God’s people had committed a great evil — they had set up idols in the heart 2. The picture on the screen is suggestive of the golden calf worshiped by Israel.

Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]

INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning (1/2/05) my grandfather, Louis Green died. 2. This was a man who was a child during the First World War, and survived the death of both parents at an early age. 3. He made it though the Great Depression by sheer determination and hard work. 4. He was about 30 years […]

Sermon on Forsaking the Assembly — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on why we should be careful not to forsake the assembly.

In this lesson, we will answer the question, What is the Church? We must understand God’s original design in the creation. When we understand this, we will understand what the church is in relationship to God’s great plan to restore unity between God and man, and between man and man that each member understand God’s desire for unity in the church as the restoration of His purposes in creation.

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will give three reasons why the soul is God’s Greatest Treasure: 1) The soul is constant; the world is perishable. 2) The soul is a unique creation. 3) The soul cost the life of the Son of God.

OBJECTIVE: To help everyone recognize that the soul is more valuable than anything and is worth sacrificing everything for its salvation.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 8:36, 37 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

2. About the Text:

SUBJECT: Love, God

TITLE: God’s Love for Man

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss how God has shown his love for man. He has shown that love through 1) the creation, 2) the written word, 3) legislation of morality, 4) his plan for man’s salvation, and 5) the promise of eternal life.

Objectives: Each should understand how God has shown his love to man.

Aim: To teach how God has shown His love for man; that love is not merely emotionalism.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 3:12-16

Date written: Feb. 9, 1997
Scripture ref: Phil. 4:4

SUBJECT: Happiness

TITLE: Sermon on Joy – Christian Joy

PROPOSITION: The Christian has much in which to rejoice because of his 1) Past, 2) Present, 3) Future.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to quote the Scripture Ref: and state why his Past, Present and Future give him reason to rejoice!

AIM: To encourage the brethren by outlining why the Christian has much to rejoice about.

Sermon on Forgiveness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the need to practice forgiveness in our lives in order to gain forgiveness.